2005.36.121: Mary (Jones) Thompson to Louisa Young, Unknown March 29
Greenville; South Carolina; Uncle John; Butler; Colonel Harris; Gabe Kyne; Mr. Moon; Carrie Earle; Father (Robert M. Young Sr.); Mother (Caroline Jones) Young; Weather; Health; Courtship; Marriage; Criminal Activity; Family Visitation; Transcription
News on family health and well-being along with advice and encouragement on making courtship and marriage decisions. Requests that the family make a trip to SC for a visit. Includes a warning to Robert M. Young, Sr. to be watchful for a fugitive named Gabe Kyne, who may try to impose on the family. Original letter has 7 handwritten pages.
Mary (Jones) Thompson
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
Unknown March 29
Shari L. Williams
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.267: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 03
1858; Kingston; Georgia; Mill Creek; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Kate; Cartersville; South Carolina; Paris; France; Asthma; Courtship; Marriage; New Year's Eve; Church; Religion; Bible; Transcription
Jones writes of his travels, his fear of Kate’s parents rejecting his marriage proposal, and his joining of a local church. 3 handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 January 03
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.272: Thomas F. Jones Jr. to Kate, 1858 January 16
1858; Thomas F. Jones, Jr; Kate; Kingston; Georgia; Mill Creek; Marriage; Courtship; Fear; Proposal; Parents; Transcription
Tom tells Kate that he has written to her parents concerning the marriage proposal and his fear of rejection. 1 handwritten page.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 January 16
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.264: Tom Jones to Kate, 1858 January 26
1858; Tom Jones; Kate; Mrs. Johnson; Celestia; Father; Dr. Leland; Mrs. B; Miss Wilson; Miss Carter; Miss Leday; Miss Lester; Miss Henderson; Mrs. Melissa; Billy Johnson; Mr. E.N. Johnson; New Superintendent; Ginie; Love; Desire; Longing; Marriage; Friendship; Affection; Hopeful; Father’s Permission; Gossip; Sickness; Pneumonia; Doctoring; Local News; Horses; Riding Accident; Social Gathering; Dancing; Dreams; Transcription
Tom Jones writes to Kate telling her is suffering from pneumonia and is tired because he has been caring for other sick patients the past week. He hopes she still loves him and wishes to get married; he still madly loves her and hopes to hear the status of their marriage soon. He had fallen off his horse, but was fine enough to attend a coalition. 4 handwritten pages.
Tom Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 January 26
Neil Humphrey
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.103: Kate to Unknown, 1859 May 21
1859; Kate; Oak Grove; Cousin; Columbia; South Carolina; Greenwood; North Carolina; Anderson; Georgia; Virginia; Chesapeake Bay; Florida; Aunt Mary; John; Lillie Brooks; Lizzie Arnold; Dick Walter; Dr. Templeton; Meredith; Jinnie Smith; Sallie Smith; Jinnia Mosley; John Riley; Jim Riley; Sallie Waller; Lizzie Boozer; Bennet; John D. McKellar; Jack Cain; Lizzie Blake; Manie; Mr. Maulding; Ann M.; Bud; Uncle Peter; Sallie Brown; Jack Griffin; Johnny; Aunt Nancy; Milt Coleman; Mollie Brooks; Sickness; Disease; Diarrhea; Summer; Gossip; Marriage; Courting; Dating; Health; Transcription
Kate describes the courting scene as well as the death of an infant. 8 handwritten pages.
Kate
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 21
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.269: Thomas F. Jones, Jr. to Kate, 1857 August 29
Transcription; 1857; Kate; Monticello; Florida; Carolina; Mrs. S; Affection; Honesty; Engagement; Marriage; Illness; Daguerrotype; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
Thomas begins the letter by denying that he has laid eyes on other ladies, apparently in response to accusatory letter from Kate. He mentions that he has been sick with a fever for a long time. He asks if she will marry him in November or December and is concerned about the consent of her parents. He says that he will get a picture to send to her. Three handwritten pages.
Thomas F. Jones, Jr.
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 August 29
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn Universtiy
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.89: W. L. Blake to Dr. Thos F. Jones, 1856 July 4
Transcription; Carrie; Bettie; Cathy Reynolds; Ginnie Smith; Maggie; Mrs. Griffin: Aggie Reynolds; Dr. Saml Sealand; Miss Sims; John Sample; Miss Hay; Matt Calhoun; Miss Goodwin; Capt. Tarrant; Miss Gatt; Maj. Nicholds; Stewart; Jas Harrison; Bod Browns; Rich Harrison; Bradly; Mr. John Hopkins Williams; Newberry District; Glen Springs; Columbia; Union; Alabama; N.C.; Cambridge; Marriages; Deaths; Hooping cough; Monetary Notes;
In the letter Blake recounted his meeting with a few girls from Newberry District and his travels with two ladies. He told Jones of all the people getting married and where they were from and also of some deaths and illnesses. He ended the letter with some information about unpaid notes. Four handwritten pages and one envelope.
W. L. Blake
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1856 July 4
Danielle Funderburk
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.471: Cousin (Rupo?) to Thomas F. Jones, Jr., 1858 October 06
1858; Rupo; Thomas F. Jones, Jr.; Montvale Springs; Tennessee; Georgia; Pensacola; Florida; Josephine; Robert; Maide; niece; Cousin Sue; Cousin Emma; Tom Jones; Cassandra; Nature; Pain; Flowers; Death; Marriage; Yellow Fever
Cousin (Rupo?) writes to Tom that he received his letter detailing their stay at Montvale Springs. The cousin sends his condolences to Tom for the death of his niece. He goes on to explain his relationship with a Sue, a near cousin and hopes that Tom will not object to their marriage. 12 handwritten pages.
Cousin Rupo(?)
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 October 06
Graham R. Neeley
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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2005.36.162: Unknown to Sister, 1857 June 25
1857; Transcription; Greenville, SC; Marriage; Religion; Agnes Thompson; Gossip; Work Horses; Pierce; Family Home; Maintenance; Agriculture; Family Visitation; Religion
This four-page handwritten letter is commentary on life in Greenville, South Carolina. The author details his labor in fixing railings, fences, and gates. Additionally, he laments how difficult it is to grow a garden. In fact, he is so busy at maintenance work around the estate that the only time he is able to leave the property is to attend church.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 25
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.104: John A. Jones to Sister, 1859 May 27
1859; Greenville, SC; Grandma; Health; John A. Jones; Lou; Family Affairs; Family Life; Family Matters; Family Visitation; Marriage
4 handwritten pages, this letter is torn in the center and the author wrote vertically over the first page of the letter when concluding. This letter, while difficult to read, chronicles the general affairs of the family, including recent visitations and suggestions for marriage partners for Lou.
John A. Jones
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1859 May 27
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.394: Unknown to John, 1860 January 18
1860; Transcription; John; West Point; Education; Blunt; Holidays; Marriage; Duncan Friggs; Charles Omally; Frank Myers; Marietta; Hudson River; Weather; War
This is a two-page handwritten letter, presumably authored by P.M.B. Young himself judging by his account of the "frozen blue hell" and the frozen Hudson River. He compliments John on his engagement. On the eve of the outbreak of war, he offers a scathing commentary of how southerners should despoil the "hand of a northern oppressor." This section, in particular, is written in a grammatical style that is romantic, bordering fanatical.
Unknown
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 January 18
Heather M. Haley
Auburn University
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2005.36.176: P.M.B. Young to Mother, 1858 October 31
West Point, New York; Illness; Winter; Fort Solomon; Promotion; Marriage; Robert; Brother; Mother; P.M.B. Young
A letter from P.M.B. Young to his Mother. Young discusses his health, and overcoming a recent illness. Additionally, Young outlines his views on marriage and graduation, as well as events at Fort Solomon.
P.M.B. Young
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1858 October 31
Erik Haeuser
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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